When benzene is treated with excess of chlorine in presence of AlCl3 as catalyst, it forms

Question

When benzene is treated with excess of chlorine in presence of AlCl3 as catalyst, it forms (A) hexachlorobenzene (B) benzene hexachloride (C) benzoyl chloride (D) chlorobenzene.

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Correct answer is (a) hexachlorobenzene

Q. When benzene is treated with excess of chlorine in presence of AlCl3​ as catalyst, it forms

hexachlorobenzene

benzene hexachloride

benzoyl chloride

chlorobenzene.

Correct answer is (a) hexachlorobenzene

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